6 years ago today, on Oct. 30, 2004, Earl and I adopted Miss Dottie, she's been such a wonderful part to our life. Some times we can't even remember life before Miss Dottie.

Here she is at 6 months old just before I seen her, she had just been taken in by Jennifer, and her first foster person abused her, kept her in a crate for 23 hrs a day. Dottie was extremely blessed that Jennifer took her, the other person wanted the rescue to put her to sleep. Thanks god every day for Jennifer.

Dottie at 6 months old before she came home with us, these two pictures when ever I see them still make me cry. I can't believe how heartless some people are!

Miss Dottie and Earl at 10 months old ...

Miss Dottie around 13 months old...

Miss Dottie around 2 years old...

And a picture taken last year of Miss Dottie and Earl...

She's grown into such a sweet and loving dog. I'm glad we were blessed with her picking us!

Happy 6th Gotcha Day Miss Dottie

You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'Wow, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'
- Dave Barry

And that also a year later on Oct. 30, 2005, 5 years ago today we brought Percy home.

We also got him from the same rescue and the same foster person Jennifer, his 2 brothers and him were abandoned at Petsmart Bandfield hospital when they were 2 wks old. Jennifer had them from 2 wks until they were 6 months old. I called her up and told her that i'd like to get a kitty to be a playmate to Miss Dottie, and she said she had just the kitten for me, and boy was she right, I think I have the best kitten in Percy.

Percy at 2wks old. Isn't he a cutie

Percy at 24 wks old...

Percy and his 2 brothers.

Here's Percy at 6 months old the day we brought him home

Miss Dottie and Percy... they just adore each other

So we have 2 very wonderful pet's who we love. And we feel blessed they are in our lives.

You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, 'Wow, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'
- Dave Barry

It is amazing what a little love does for the abused and unloved animals. Such a difference from the first pic to the last. She (and Percy) are beautiful, happy little guys now. Congrats to all of you!

It's funny how they consume your life. In just six years you can't image life without her, imagine how we feel after having Trouble around for 12 years.